Flexbone Numbers Advantage: Winning with Zone Dive and Midline Triple
March 9, 2025
In this video, we break down how the Flexbone offense creates a numbers advantage with the Zone Dive and Midline Triple Option. Learn why these concepts should dominate 80% of your practice time and how to maximize your offensive efficiency. We analyze blocking assignments, defensive reactions, and why these plays are essential for success. If […]
Why You Don’t Block the Nose on Zone Dive
March 8, 2025
In this video, we break down why you don’t engage the 0-technique when running the Zone Dive in the Flexbone Triple Option offense. By allowing the 0-technique to take himself out of the play, you maximize efficiency and create a numbers advantage at the point of attack. Watch as we analyze the blocking scheme, the […]
The 1 Drill and 2 Plays That Transform Your Flexbone Offense
March 8, 2025
In this video, I break down the one drill and two Flexbone plays that can completely change a football program’s culture—both in mindset and skill set. The key is the Live Bullets Drill, which ensures 1,200 live reps in the first three weeks, and the Zone Dive Series with Midline Triple Option, the foundation of […]
Flexbone Numbers Advantage: Winning with Zone Dive and Midline Triple Option
March 7, 2025
In this video, we break down how the Flexbone offense creates a numbers advantage with the Zone Dive and Midline Triple Option. Learn why these concepts should dominate 80% of your practice time and how to maximize your offensive efficiency. We analyze blocking assignments, defensive reactions, and why these plays are essential for success. If […]
Under Center Triple Option Football is 60+ Years of David Beating Goliath
March 6, 2025
Dive into the fascinating journey of the Under Center Triple Option in football, a strategy that has allowed smaller, less resourced teams to challenge and sometimes defeat their larger, more powerful opponents. For 60 years, this play has embodied the spirit of David beating Goliath on the gridiron. From its origins to its evolution, we […]
8-Man Flexbone Football: Running the Quarterback Draw for Big Gains
March 5, 2025
In this video, we break down how to effectively run the quarterback draw in the 8-man Flexbone offense. This play capitalizes on aggressive defenses dropping into coverage or keying on the dive and pitch. Learn the blocking assignments, timing, and execution to make the QB draw a dangerous weapon in your offense.
3 Ways to Modernize Your Flexbone Triple Option Offense
March 5, 2025
Learn the three most powerful ways to modernize your Flexbone offense. Start with the triple team, cancel the playside defensive line when the C-gap defender takes the dive, and boot to throw for explosive plays. Maximize your offensive strategy with these proven concepts to dominate on the field!
From 2-14 to Record-Breaking: How Dr. Cella and the Flexbone Transformed Poland Regional Football
March 4, 2025
In 2009 and 2010, Poland Regional HS (ME) won a grand total of two games. The school hired Head Football Coach, Ted Tibbetts, less than two months before the start of training camp. In 2011, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Poland Regional HS (ME), earned the best winning percentage in […]
Why You Don’t Block the 0-Technique on Zone Dive
March 3, 2025
In this video, we break down why you don’t engage the 0-technique when running the Zone Dive in the Flexbone Triple Option offense. By allowing the 0-technique to take himself out of the play, you maximize efficiency and create a numbers advantage at the point of attack. Watch as we analyze the blocking scheme, the […]
Why the Flexbone Works: The Ultimate Run-First Offense
March 3, 2025
Why the Flexbone Works: The Ultimate Run-First Offense
The Flexbone offense. It’s a throwback. A relic of a bygone era, some might say. Yet, it persists. Why? Why do teams still use this run-heavy strategy? This offense possesses a unique set of advantages. These advantages continue to make it effective.
The Power of the Triple Option
At its heart, the Flexbone relies on the triple option. This play creates confusion. It forces defenses to make split-second decisions. The quarterback reads defenders. He then chooses between a handoff, a keep, or a pitch. This complexity stresses defenses. A single mistake leads to big gains. Defenses struggle to cover every option.
Controlling the Clock and Field Position
Run-first offenses dominate time of possession. They keep the ball away from the opponent. This wears down defenses. It limits opposing offensive opportunities. Furthermore, the Flexbone excels at gaining consistent yardage. This leads to favorable field position. Teams can control the pace of the game. They dictate the flow of the contest.
Simplicity and Consistency
The Flexbone emphasizes fundamental techniques. This reduces the complexity of play calls. Players focus on execution. Fewer plays mean more repetitions. This leads to consistent performance. Teams develop a strong identity. They become experts at their system.
Exploiting Modern Defenses
Modern defenses prioritize stopping the pass. This leaves them vulnerable to the run. The Flexbone exploits this weakness. It attacks the interior of the defense. It forces linebackers to make difficult reads. This creates gaps for running backs. It opens up opportunities for big plays.
The Element of Surprise
Many teams rarely face the Flexbone. This unfamiliarity provides an advantage. Opponents struggle to prepare. They lack experience defending its unique style. This creates an element of surprise. It allows teams to capitalize on confusion. The Flexbone remains a potent weapon. It’s a testament to the power of a well-executed run game.
